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WORSHIPSHABBAT WORSHIPSERVICE SCHEDULESCHEDULE Friday, April 3, 2020 Be a mensch and 5:45 pm Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg 6:30 pm Shabbat services & Kabbalat HaSiddur with participation by our 3rd grade Religious School class VOTE! Music by Rob Aronson Torah Portion: Tzav As Jews, is it important to vote? Friday, April 10, 2020 As partners with God in the act of fixing the world 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg (tikkun olam), Jews believe that we have a very holy 6:30 pm Shabbat services and real purpose in making the world a better place. Music by Chavurat Shira Choir Part of that is the responsibility to play an active role Torah Portion: Pesach Chol Hamoeid in the wider community and in choosing its leaders. Friday, April 17, 2020 Historically, Jews have understood that wherever we 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg live as citizens, we are bound in contract with that 6:30 pm Shabbat services society, and we have to do what we can for the public Music by The Ruach Band good, even beyond what directly impacts us as a Torah Portion: Sh’mini Jewish community. That’s why American Jews especially have always valued the right and Saturday, April 18, 2020 responsibility of participating in the political process. 11:00 am Shabbat services & We vote not just because of “Jewish issues” like Israel Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Tenenbaum, and Middle-East policy, but because we know that daughter of Marissa & Jordan every election brings opportunities to make our entire Zoe Tenenbaum society stronger, healthier, and better for the greater Friday, April 24, 2020 good. 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg In Pirkei Avot, we are taught “You do not need to finish 6:30 pm Shabbat services with Scholar- the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” in-Residence Dr. Rachel Korazim and We know that no single election may change the th with participation by our 6 grade world, but every election is important, and we are not Religious School class free to stand idly by. As Jews – and as citizens – we are Music by HaShemesh obligated to get to the polls and vote, and to help Torah Portion: Tazria-M’tzora others do the same.

Saturday, April 25, 2020 Fulfill your Jewish obligation! Visit our website for 11:00 am Shabbat services & links to voter registration, absentee ballots, and more: Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Hillman, Samantha daughter of Jennifer & Noah Hillman www.ti-stl.org/VOTE

Congregation Temple Israel is a caring, inclusive community committed to living Reform Judaism and participating in the sacred destiny of the Jewish people and Israel through education, worship, and repair of the world. APRIL 2020 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Spring Chavurah Spring Chavurah Dishing with Diane (9th-12th Grades) (9th-12th Grades) for Passover 5:45 pm Tot Shabbat 9:15 am - 10:45 am 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg Bible Study with This joyous holiday is celebrated with a meal called Rabbi Shook 6:30 pm Shabbat a Seder, which means “order” in Hebrew. There are Services & Kabbalat 5 pm Geek Yeshiva special symbolic foods, Matzo, and lots of wine. Visit HaSiddur with Coding Night at Participation by our Code Ninjas our website to download our Seder guide: 3rd Grade TIRS Class www.ti-stl.org/Holidays

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Spring Chavurah 4:30 pm - 6 pm First Night of Passover Passover Passover (9th-12th Grades) Hebrew School Passover Temple OfficeClosed 9:15 am - 10:45 am (Grades 3-6) 6 pm Pre-Oneg 9:30 am - 11:30 am No DECC Bible Study with Religious School 6:30 pm Rabbi Shook 2 pm Temple Office (Grades K-6, 8) Shabbat Services Closes 9:45 am - 11:15 am Passover 101 11:30 am - 1 pm Sunday Hebrew School

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Passover Passover Passover Passover Passover 6 pm Pre-Oneg 9:15 am - 10:45 am Bible Study with No Religious School 6:30 pm 4:30 pm - 6 pm 11 am Rabbi Shook or Hebrew School Hebrew School Yizkor Services Shabbat Services (Grades 3-6 & 7) 11 am Shabbat Morning Temple OfficeClosed Services & Bat Mitzvah 6:30 pm Women’s Seder of Zoe Tenenbaum

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9:30 am - 11:30 am Yom HaShoah 9:30 am - 10:30 am 6 pm Pre-Oneg 9:15 am - 10:45 am Religious School Garden Club Mtg. Learning Session w/ 4:30 pm - 6 pm 6:30 pm (Grades K-6, 8) Dr. Rachel Korazim Hebrew School Shabbat Services w/ 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Grades 3-6) Dr. Rachel Korazim 11 am Shabbat Morning Leading with a 6:30 pm - 8 pm Followed by Dessert Services & Bat Mitzvah Jewish Heart Exploring Life’s Journey Oneg and Meet & of Samantha Hillman 11:30 am - 1 pm with Jan Nykin Greet Sunday Hebrew School 7 pm - 8:30 pm 7:30 pm Executive Committee Shofar Society Mtg. Shabbat Dinner

26 27 28 29 30 9:30 am - 11:30 am No DECC - 4:30 pm - 6 pm Yom H’atzmaut Religious School Conferences Hebrew School (Grades 3-6 & 7) (Grades K-6) 12 pm - 2 pm 9:45 am - 11:15 am Senior Lunch at 7 pm - 8:30 pm Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Leading with a Temple Israel Board of Trustees Day) is a somber day in which we Jewish Heart Mtg. remember and honor the lives of the 11:30 am - 1 pm Sunday Hebrew School 6 million Jews and 5 million others 11:45 am - 1 pm who perished. Learn and commemorate Teacher Learning Session with us the last weekend in April: w/ Dr. Rachel Korazim www.ti-stl.org/Korazim

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2 page / April 2020 / Congregation Temple Israel DATELINE NEWS Adult Education & Group Meetings PASSOVERtemple SEDER 101 SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY With Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook led by Rabbi Amy Every Saturday through April 18, 2020 9:15 am Continental Breakfast 9:45 am - 10:45 am Bible Study Topic: The “Minor” Prophets Were Anything But Minor This semester’s focus is on the twelve prophetic books known as the Minor Prophets, beginning with Hosea and concluding with Malachi. No previous Bible Study experience is necessary. Bring your own Bibles. Guests can attend just one or all classes. Questions? Contact Rabbi Shook at [email protected] or PASSOVER SEDER 101 314-432-8050 Led by Rabbi Amy Feder For Seder newbies, Interfaith celebrants, and those who want a EXPLORING LIFE’S JOURNEY Passover Seder refresher What is your purpose in life? Do God and spirituality play a Sunday, April 5 at Temple Israel role and how do you fit into the larger universe? Join us for 9:45 am - 11:15 am this exciting group discussion and connect with Judaism, your Being a part of a Passover Seder is one of Judaism’s most fun… spirituality, and transform into your highest self. The group and intimidating… holiday rituals. The Hebrew word “Seder” is facilitated by Jan Nykin, LCSW, a psychotherapist in private means “order”, and so TI is offering a class to ensure that every practice with a Para-Rabbinic certification. host feels confident organizing their Seder, and every guest feels Third Tuesday of each month: April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, comfortable attending one. We’ll run through the order of the August 18 Seder which includes prayers, the 4 cups of wine, items on the 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Temple Israel Seder plate, the 4 questions, and so much more. Participation is free and open to the Jewish community. Coffee and water will be available.

EDUCATION SHABBAT SERVICES, On Friday, April 3 TEACHER APPRECIATION, AND KABBALAT HASIDDUR Friday, April 3, 2020, at 6:30 pm Gall Family Santuary

IS BACK Join us for this annual ritual where we’ll honor our Religious and Hebrew School teachers and give our 3rd grade students their own prayerbooks (siddurim). We’ll pass siddurim hand to hand through the congregation so our students will truly receive this gift from all of us. This service is participatory and students will help to lead prayers and songs. Friday, April 3, 2020 5:45 pm in the Gall Family Sanctuary followed by dinner in the Isserman Auditorium

Celebrate Shabbat Sing, dance, and let loose! Yummy dinner buffet for kids Appetizers and wine for adults No RSVP; bring the family and celebrate Shabbat! All are welcome! www.ti-stl.org / April 2020 / 3 page last chance to RSVP

DISHING WITH DIANE for Passover For Jewish and interfaith individuals and couples

Celebrating Passover for the first time? Expert but need some new, yummy recipes and fun ideas? Enjoy appetizers, beverages, and mingling with friends, while TI member Diane Packman teaches us how to create a meaningful and delicious Seder for all ages! Dishes we’ll be making: Passover-friendly versions of Granola, Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Mac ‘n Cheese Thursday, April 2, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at TI Free of charge; child care provided. RSVP today! WWW.TI-STL.ORG/DISHING This event series is supported by the Jonas Weil Endowment of Jewish Federation of St. Louis Congregation Temple Israel’s Women’s ConnecTIon cordially invites you to the 7th annual

Women’sTuesday Sederat 6:30 the 14th Temple pm of April Israel $36 per person Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 7 at www.ti-stl.org/Seder Tzedakah Project This year, we are collecting new and lightly used adult and children’s books to donate to a local women’s shelter. Thank you for your support of women! Co-Chairs: Stephanie Greenberg and Jodi Kaplan

LET RABBI AMY BE YOUR PASSOVER SEDER MATCHMAKER! The Jewish value of hachnasat orchim, welcoming guests or strangers into our homes, is one we are encouraged to do all year round, and especially on Passover. If you have one or more empty seats for someone without a network of close friends or for a family new to the area, we'd love to provide some wonderful people a Seder to attend. Or, if you’re looking for a place to enjoy the Seder, please let us know!

Email Rabbi Amy Feder at [email protected] and let her be your Seder matchmaker for the first night’s Seder on Wednesday, April 8. upcomingEVENTS

TorahWITH and RABBI MICHAELTakeout

TUESDAY, MAY 5 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM AT TEMPLE ISRAEL TORAH: Join us as we look beyond the Ashkenazi community to traditions of other lands. The majority of Jews in the St. Louis community come from Ashkenazi (Eastern European) heritage, but at Torah and Takeout, we’ll learn about Jewish traditions, texts, and customs from around the world.

TAKEOUT: We’ll enjoy delicious Mexican food in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Please indicate any dietary needs when you RSVP.

$18 PER PERSON · INCLUDES DINNER AND DRINKS, PLUS PLENTY OF GOOD DISCUSSION FREE BABYSITTING AVAILABLE; INDICATE ON YOUR RSVP

RSVP BY FRIDAY, MAY 1 @ WWW.TI-STL.ORG/TAKEOUT

APRIL MEETING Thursday, April 23, 9:30-10:30 am Topic: How to Shop for Shrubs and Perennials Temple Israel’s Guest Speaker: Cheryl Perlstein (An “MBG” Master Gardener) GARDEN CLUB All are welcome; bring a friend! RSVP to Judy Lewis at [email protected]

6 page / April 2020 / Congregation Temple Israel DATELINE Temple Israel & Sh’ma Listen Speaker Series Present A Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Dr. Rachel Korazim In Honor of Yom HaShoah

Shabbat Services with Dr. Korazim Echoes from the Holocaust Dr. Korazim will explore the ways Israeli society deals with the Shoah as a significant influence on who we are and how we behave from varying Israeli perspectives. Friday, April 24, 2020 At Congregation Temple Israel (#1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141) 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg 6:30 pm Shabbat Services & Presentation by Dr. Korazim 7:30 pm Dessert Oneg Reception and Meet & Greet Everyone is invited to join us for this special evening with Dr. Korazim. Dr. Rachel Korazim Shabbat Morning Learning Session with Dr. Korazim Dr. Korazim is a freelance Jewish Connections to the Land education consultant in curriculum development for Israel The core Zionist narrative of Israel presents an unbroken, unwavering and Holocaust education. She connection between the people of Israel and its land. True as it is, engages audiences worldwide individuals have felt at times doubts, pain, and critique as they were through innovative presentations articulating their particular attachment to it. In this learning session, we’ll built around the stories, poems, look at works by Yitzhak Shalev, Rachel Korazim, Nathan Alterman, and songs of Israel’s best writers. Her thought-provoking talks open Yehuda Amichai, Ephraim Kishon, Balfour Hakak, and Amos Oz. a window into Israeli society, Saturday, April 25, 2020 inviting listeners to engage with At Congregation Temple Israel the country and its history in new ways. She teaches at Israel’s (#1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141) well-known learning centers such 9:15 am Light refreshments as Pardes and the Shalom 9:30 am – 10:45 am Presentation and Q&A with Dr. Rachel Korazim Hartman Institutes as well as in This learning session is open to the entire community. numerous Jewish communities worldwide. RSVP to this learning session is requested at: www.ti-stl.org/Korazim

This program is in partnership with Jewish Federation of St. Louis’s Sh’ma Listen! Speaker Series. This Scholar-in-Residence Program is made possible by Temple Israel’s Daniel & Bella Woolf Fund, in memory of Bella Woolf.

SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive DAY PROGRAM & EVENING PROGRAMSt. Louis, HELD MO AT TEMPLE 63141 ISRAEL Presented by Jewish Federation of 314-432-8050St. Louis’s Sh’ma Listen Speaker Series, Jewish Addiction Awareness Network, BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy, and local Rabbis and Cantors More details coming soon... templeNEWS “I NEVER KNEW MR. SILVERMAN, YET I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM, AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE HE MADE.” Rabbi Amy Feder [email protected]

Perhaps the most famous teaching about tzedakah comes from short time ago we received a call from Mr. Silverman’s brother the great medieval scholar Maimonides. He describes a ladder telling us that he had passed away, and for the first time we with 8 levels of giving, each of them differing in the spirit and learned a little more about the man. His connection to TI was time frame in which the gift was given (grudgingly? before limited-he had no relatives here, had rarely used our resources- being asked?) as well as the relationship between the giver and yet he felt deeply inspired by our mission and wanted to do what recipient (anonymously being the highest). The most important he could, one small act of tzedakah at a time. part of his teaching, however, is that which is often left out: all charitable giving to worthy causes is positive, and each of us I have thought of Mr. Silverman so often over the years, knows ourselves well enough to recognize what inspires us to be wondering who he might be, and it saddens me to think that I’ll most generous, regardless of which rung of Maimonides ladder it never get to meet him face to face. Yet his legacy reminds me falls on. We often tell b’nai mitzvah students, for instance, that if of a teaching I’ve shared with you before on Yom Kippur during they’re doing a “mitzvah project” they should consider a hands- the Yizkor service: we are taught that tzedakah tatzil mi’mavet, on opportunity where they will encounter the recipients of their tzedakah saves from death. It isn’t meant to be taken literally, good deeds face to face. It isn’t what Maimonides might have rather to remind us that when we truly give of ourselves, suggested, perhaps, yet we want to help our young students even anonymously, our lives make an impact and we will be build empathy and awareness as they experience the act of remembered. I never knew Mr. Silverman, yet I will never forget tzedakah, and seeing how their time, presence or gifts influence him, and what a difference he made. someone firsthand is pretty inspirational.

The same is often true for adults. When we know exactly how our generosity will benefit others, and can physically witness it, it often inspires us to give more. To that end, many years ago Rabbi Amy Feder we started a section in the Dateline called the Wish List. It was a way of letting the congregation know things that we wanted but didn’t have in the budget, ranging from Confirmation trip TEMPLE ISRAEL WISH LIST scholarships to computer monitors to coffee urns. The hope was that congregants might see a particular need that they could Our Temple Israel Wish List provides opportunities for fill through a donation, and people could see their gifts the next congregants to direct a gift to support specific programs, time they walked in the building or saw a photo in the Dateline. enhancements, or areas of interest. Since its inception, the Wish List has been a wonderful way for WISH LIST ITEMS FOR APRIL INCLUDE: people to give, particularly those who may not be able to give as much as they’d like in other ways but can provide a one-time $5,000 New wireless microphones service. $1,350 LED lighting for our Holocaust Torah Ark $845 Display lighting for Holocaust Remembrance Area In the first months of the Wish List, we received multiple gifts from a congregant named Joseph Silverman. Each time he made $500 New cribs for the soon-to-be Preschool infant room a gift, I would call him or write him a note, yet never once did (16 needed @ $500 each) he pick up the phone, write back, or come to the synagogue. It $100 Child care for a Shabbat service became a great mystery among the staff and Board members $72 Toward the Broadcast Fund to share services online who were aware of his gift giving-we had no photos of him, he To contribute toward any of our Wish List items, contact our never answered his door, and no one seemed to know him. We front office at314-432-8050 or visit: began wondering if there was a chance that it was a false name WWW.TI-STL.ORG/WISHLIST for someone else who wanted to give anonymously. Sadly, a Purchase Gift Cards through the Temple, and we receive rebates from sales! Anywhere from 2.5% - 20%! Choose from some of our bestsellers below or check out www.shopwithscrip.com for the complete list of available cards. Register yourself using the code 66C4F96371LL or return this form and we can place orders on your behalf. Electronic cards can be available within 24 hours. Contact the Temple Office at 314-432-8050 or [email protected] to find what what’s in stock and ready for pick up!

Dining Everyday Essentials Brio/Bravo ($25) Dierbergs ($25, $100) Buffalo Wild Wings ($10, $25) CVS Pharmacy ($10, $25) California Pizza Kitchen ($25) Walgreens ($25, $100) Cheesecake Factory ($25) CBS All Access ($25) Chick-fil-A ($10) Hulu Plus ($25) Chipotle ($10, $25) Netflix ($15 - $100) Fleming’s ($25) Sirius XM ($30, $50) McDonald’s ($10) Sling TV ($25, $50, $100) Menchie’s ($10) Noodles & Company ($10) Panera ($10, $25, $50) Department & Hardware Stores PF Changs ($25) Home Depot ($25, $100) Qdoba ($25) Kohl’s* ($25, $100) Red Robin ($25) Lowe’s ($25, $100) Starbucks ($5, $10, $25, $50) Nordstrom’s ($25, $100) Subway ($10) Target* ($10, $25) Taco Bell ($10, $25) TJ Maxx/Marshalls ($25, $100) Texas de Brazil ($25) Walmart/Sams Club* ($25, $100)

Entertainment and Travel Specialty Store and Gifts American Airlines ($100, $500) Amazon.com ($25 and up) AMC Theatres ($25) Barnes & Noble ($10, $25) Big Cedar Lodge Bath & Body Works ($10, $25) Chuck-E-Cheese ($25) Bed, Bath, and Beyond ($25, $100) Dave & Buster’s ($25) Brooks Brothers ($25) Delta Airlines* ($250) Build A Bear Workshop ($25) iTunes ($15, $25) Dick’s Sporting Goods ($25) Southwest Airlines Gap/Old Navy ($25)

Sephora ($25) Ask about hotels & cruises! Shutterfly ($25)

Ulta ($25)

*denotes cards that cannot be paid by credit card Name Universal Pre-Paid Card – No activation

Fee Phone Visa* ($50, $100, $250) Email

Orders placed by April 25 will be available May 5. * denotes cards that cannot be paid by credit card ORDER DEADLINES: HOW TO PLACE YOUR ORDER: To place a subscription or one-time order, or to authorize ACH or credit card payments, mail this form to ‘Scrip Coordinator’ c/o Temple Israel, at #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, MO 63141, or email [email protected]. REGISTRATION REGISTERcamp TODAY FOR CAMP SHOOK we CAMP SHOOK 2020 HELD AT VILLA DUCHESNE, 1 MILE SOUTH OF TEMPLE ISRAEL Temple Israel’s Camp Shook will be hosted at Villa Duchesne this year as we start construction on Temple Israel’s education center. Having camp at Villa will allow us to serve all of our DECC families and campers as usual, just in a different location! The nearby campus, which is located just one mile south of Temple Israel at the corner of Spoede and Conway Roads, accommodates all of our summer camp needs including swimming, nature, and outside activities. Camp will be staffed by our beloved teachers and camp counselors as usual!

WHY CHOOSE CAMP SHOOK? Flexible weekly programming Pizza lunch on Fridays Special Shabbat every Friday In-ground pool for campers age 3 and older Water play for younger campers Campers do not have to be toilet trained to attend Special visitors such as a petting zoo 1 MILE FROM DECC TO VILLA Before and after care available

CAMP SHOOK RUNS FROM MONDAY, JUNE 8 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Learn more and register at: WWW.TI-STL.ORG/CAMPSHOOK

Questions? Contact Leslie Wolf, Director of Family Education, at [email protected] or 314-432-8076.

10 page / April 2020 / Congregation Temple Israel DATELINE REMEMBER weMarch 29 - April 4 Ben M. Berger Hulda Arenson Freund Herbert V. Goldwasser Norma Ludmerer Ralph Sherberg Morton Brand Emanuel Friedman Max Hene Evelyn Orenstein Julia M. Shuchart Arnold Harvey Cole Rose Fuchs Nathan Kahn Louis Abraham Platt Stephen R. Shuchart Albert L. Colowick Dr. Ira C. Gall William P. Klauber Sara Schermer Poe Phillip L. Siteman Dr. Harry Cutler Edith Katcher Glaser Samuel Kling Joan W. Rosenblum Margaret Snider Jack Dubinsky Eugene M. Goldberg Nathan Koslow Florence Rosenfeld Theresa Hartmann Stillman William Engel Nathan Goldberg Stella Weiner Kriegshaber Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin George Studna Joseph A. Epstein Pauline Silver Goldman Curt B. Levi Abraham Lewis Schapiro Mildred Mae Talman Lory Schear Fadem Nathan Goldring Jerome M. Lipkin Sophie Schorsch Elizabeth Waldman Fannie Fox Harry Goldstein Sol Loewenstein Samuel Schuchat Florence Brown Yalem

April 5 - April 11 David Baron Jack M. Gelfanbaum Rosalie Levi Charles Rubenstein Morris Wax Bernadine “Bunny” Bloom Carl Glaser, Jr. Mathilda Levy Fred Fuld Sale Sabina Sher Weisman Samuel T. Brown Helen Levin Goldman Pauline Levy Murray A. Schneider Jessie Weiss Daniel R. Cohen Gloria Mintz Goldstein Ralph Loewenstein Bernadine Silverman Bessie Ruth Wenneker Sidney Dennis Jane Bender Goodman Audrey L. Morganstern Ben Spasser Carolyn Corinne Wildman Ethel C. Dubinsky Fred Kling Kathryn Kline Nathan Pearl Stolar Charlotte Wolff Michael Fadem Blanche Hamburg Komm Jacob M Pollack Fannie Tannenbaum Sara “Lassie” Zar Frager Herbert Leuchter Dr. Samuel Rosenkranz Milton E. Tucker Carol Frank Adolf Levi Rosalind Rovak Alvin Bernard Waton

April 12 - April 18 Harry Alschuler Bertha Ganz Joan Nackman Leo L. Rostenberg Moses Mayer Weiss Dr. Albert E. Auer Janet Glickman Bloomberg Annette Neumetzger Leah Mandel Salinger Audrey S. Weissman Della B. Berger Sybil Goldfarb Anna K. Newmark Sidney Salinger Alan Winnerman Samuel Berliner Louis S. Goldman Solomon Offenbach Jack Schuman Lester Wittels Bernard Blumenfeld Jane Freund Harris Isadore Pass Mae Siegel Arthur A. Epstein David Nevin Jacobson Rose Putterman Celia Siegfried Richard I. Ferer Abe Kohane J. Ben Reichman Ruth B. Smith Harold Fishman Jacob E. Lasky Dr. Milton Reiser Stanley D. Victor Max Fox Janete F. Lieberman Nathan George Rochman Estelle Washauer Virginia Freund Dr. Susan Strauss Lipschutz Louis J. Ross Jacob Wasserman

April 19 - April 25 Bessie Berger Eva Hiken Feld Harry Holtzman Mina K. Lowenstein Jeanne Seidler Ralph Blumberg Rosalie R. Feldman Ralph Kalish George W. Milius Clifford Allan Shanfeld Eli Cohen Theresa Fremder William Katz Morris Missler Lori R. Shanfeld Grant Cohen Adlyne Schoenstadt Freund Donald M. Kessler Dorothy Molasky Fred Suffian Manuel Coppersmith Joe R. Glassman Martin S. Kosberg Robert Nassauer Jean Yawitz Eunice S. Dreyer Audrey Glovinsky Louis J. Losos Marvin Schmidt Ida E. Edison Ralph Philipson Goldsticker Simon Losos Leo Schwab

April 26 - May 2 Sylvia Altman Leo Frank Clarence A. Kohner Albert Rothschild Joseph Leon Wax Sarah Shapiro Balk Mollie S. Gelb Joseph Kutten Louis G. Rothschild Charles David Weaver Mendel Bender Morris “Mosh” Glaser Edgar Lloyd Levin Amy N. Sale Birdie Kaminer Wegusen Helen Meyer Carroll Rosalie Kleinhauser Glaser Ralph Lowenbaum Minnie Kramer Schiele Morris L. Whyman Phyllis R. Dubinsky Goldie Goldstein Lois H. Martin Dr. Seymour Schlansky Herman Willer Irma Weil Eiseman Nat J. Green Betty Ellman Packman Maxine Ruth Schucart Elaine C. Fischman Dr. David W. Helman Samuel Morton Prince Elizabeth Silverstein Etta Frager Jerry Kaiser Jeanne Rimmel Harry H. Soffer Julius Frank Elias Kaplan Kenneth Rothman Eli Stein

These names have been lovingly inscribed on our Wall of Honor or for a Perpetual Memorial. To establish a Perpetual or Wall of Honor memorial for a loved one, please contact Lisa at [email protected] or 314-432-8050.

www.ti-stl.org / April 2020 / 11 page TRIBUTES We gratefully acknowledge these tributes received as of February 29. recentBUILDING FUND TEMPLE ISRAEL GENERAL FUND In memory of Eleanor Fry In honor of Jennifer Deutsch’s creativity and generosity David & Jody Chassin Jim Thomeczek & JoAnne Levy In honor of Alan & Helene Spetner’s 50th Wedding Anniversary ENDOWMENT FUND Edward & Dorette Goldberg In memory of Barry Alper In honor of David & Liz Weinstein’s new granddaughter, Jake & Leslie Reby Madison McPhee Jim Thomeczek & JoAnne Levy GERSHMAN SENIOR CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION FUND In memory of Barry Alper In memory of Beverly Faber Thomas & Rachel Andreasson Sanda Rosenblum Alex Berger III & Cindy Berger Edward & Dorette Goldberg NATALIE & NEIL HANDELMAN ENDOWMENT FOR Maureen & Bob Greenberg TEMPLE LIFE The Levy/Thomeczek/Wendling family In honor of Ellen Weiss’s birthday Betsy Mehlman Neil & Natalie Handelman The Temple Israel staff In memory of Phillip Bolian RALPH W. KALISH TEACHER TRAINING FUND Edward & Nancy Solomon In memory of Barry Alper, Rabbi Michael Alper’s father In memory of Beverly Lee Faber Howard Schlansky & Carol Rubin Thomas & Rachel Andreasson Mitchell & Joyce Podolsky KIRK NACKMAN GARDEN FUND In memory of Eleanor Fry In memory of Eleanor Fry Robert Esler & Ruth Tyler Frederic Mohr Melwin Leon Hall Harvey & Judy Harris RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND Morris Heins Shelley and Lauren Marglous In appreciation for Jack Parker Cherry’s baby naming Jewel Thomas Eddie & Emily Cherry Jim Thomeczek & JoAnne Levy Linda Gartenberg-Kline In memory of Evelyn Goldberg In memory of Barry Alper Bob & Jan Abrams David, Martha, Ted, Jessica, Rob, and Julie Aronson Marilyn & Fred Firestone Mark & Joelle Biernacki and family David Kravitz Bob & Ellen Brin and Alex & Isaac Wouk Maude Trost David & Beth Deutsch Christopher & Emilie Fan In memory of Dr. Robert Kline, Lee Kline’s father Gary & Robin Feder Stephen & Carolynn Wolff Michael & Jodi Kaplan In memory of Ashel Louis Wolfman, Erin Wolfman May’s Linda Gartenberg-Kline grandfather Allan & Ina Padratzik Jim Thomeczek & JoAnne Levy Steve & Karla Rosenblum Barbara Sandmel RABBI MARK SHOOK FUND FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Bradley & Deborah Sachs In memory of Beverly Lee Faber Lynn Wallis Rozelle Lapp In memory of Beverly Lee Faber Ruth Bender HELEN & MYRON SCHWARTZ ARK & PRAYER BOOK FUND Lynn Wallis In honor of Leo Brown’s Bar Mitzvah In memory of Eleanor Fry Amanda Arst, Nathan Arst, and Chase Waldman Milton, Larry, and Bob Fry

12 page / April 2020 / Congregation Temple Israel DATELINE TRIBUTES In memory of Barry Alper recentIn memory of Susan Lewis Mark & Joelle Biernacki and family Arthur & Judy Lewis Sheri, Sean, Harry & Charlie O’Gorman In memory of Velva Parrish Frank & Ruth Parrish YAHRZEITS In memory of David Reed In memory of Norma Fox Buckman Alex & Christine Fine Sam & Marilyn Fox In memory of Loie Riehl In memory of Charlotte Chassin Jonathan & Jennifer Deutsch David & Jody Chassin In memory of Moisey Samoylovich In memory of Raymond S. Cohen Ella Raber Stan & Phyllis Cohen In memory of Stanley Schneider In memory of Joyce Duane Lynne Schneider Robert & Lori Ortbals In memory of Sylvia Shanfeld In memory of Sylvia Freund Epstein Audrey Shanfeld Bob & Susie Schulte In memory of Lori Shelton In memory of Abram Farber Marvin Goldfarb Norman Farber In memory of Shirley Siegel In memory of Ethel Farber Terry & Stephanie Tranen Norman Farber In memory of Milton Spector In memory of Lester Figus Brian Spector Glenn & Marcia Figus In memory of Simon Toder In memory of Herbert Fine Isabelle Toder Alex & Christine Fine In memory of Edith Turkin In memory of Elmer Gidlow Jason & Susie Turkin Audrey Friedman In memory of Norman Wielansky In memory of Selma Gidlow Fred & Joy Balis and Barbara Wielansky Audrey Friedman Barbara Wielansky In memory of George Gunther Stephen & Linda Wielansky Allan & Susie Epstein In memory of Dr. Hillard Young In memory of Dr. Julius Hartstein Saundra & Bill Peck Bill & Lisa Cohen In memory of Edith Yudkin Zweig In memory of Theodore Hoffman Rosanne Abrams Suzanne Hoffman In memory of Carolyn Jacobs Norman Farber In memory of Stanley Jacobs Norman Farber In memory of Jason Kawin Janice Gitt In memory of Phyllis Knopf Kourland Harry & Karen Knopf In memory of Albert Levy Thomas & Adele Lewis In memory of Clifford Lewis Thomas & Adele Lewis

www.ti-stl.org / April 2020 / 13 page COMMUNITY inourIN OUR TEMPLE FAMILY SHABBAT SPONSORS MAZEL TOV TO PRE-ONEG Rabbi Amy Feder for being selected as a 2020 inductee to The February 21, 2020 Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame Sponsored in honor of Joey’s Bar Mitzvah Andrew & Jennifer Sonneland on the birth of their son, James by Dr. Terry & Phyllis Weiss Preston Sonneland; grandparents are Daniel & Jane Hochman, February 28, 2020 and siblings are Henry and Ellie Sonneland Sponsored in honor of Olivia’s Bat Mitzvah by Matt Litwack — and his real estate company Land Litwack & Herb & Linda Palans and Larry Mrazek & Doris Dieckgraefe Associates — for being honored by Berkshire Hathaway with the Chairman’s Circle Diamond award for 2019 BIMAH BASKETS February 21, 2020 Jonathan Deutsch for joining the Board of Directors of the Sponsored in honor of Joey’s Bar Mitzvah Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital by Dr. Terry & Phyllis Weiss February 28, 2020 CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF Sponsored in honor of Olivia’s Bat Mitzvah by Izzy Palans Barry Alper, Father of Rabbi Michael (Rabbi Amy Feder) Alper BIMAH FLOWERS Beverly Faber, aunt of Ellen (Alan) Boime February 21, 2020 Naomi Lasky Sponsored in memory of Norman Rubenstein Gay Beth Katz, sister of Lois Perryman by his loving family Maurine Rubin, mother of Ken (Jane) Rubin March 6, 2020 Sponsored in loving memory of Erna Deutsch by Aaron Fenster, husband of Sandra Fenster Gene & Lee Deutsch and family TODAH RABAH TO Our Shabbat Greeters and Ushers in March OPPORTUNITY TO SPONSOR SHABBAT SECURITY Just as you may honor a special person or occasion by Jessica Litwack, Adam Rhea, and Sabrina Wolfman for directing sponsoring an Oneg or providing Bimah flowers, you the Purim Shpiel can also sponsor security for Shabbat services. Jennifer Patchin and Debbie Schultz for co-chairing our annual We provide security at every service, and sponsoring Purim Carnival will help us to offset our costs and allow our members to take part in ensuring our guests’ safety. Amy Doughty for chairing the Mishloach Manot (Purim gift) program and to all of the volunteers who stuffed bags and www.ti-stl.org/ShabbatSponsorships dropped off the gifts to every TI member

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